Saturday, April 28 at 2pm PT TWELVE STEPS AND TORAH JCoOC partners with Our Jewish Recovery(OJR) every Shabbat afternoon for Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. Join us on Zoom. For more information and to be added to the Twelve Steps & Torah email list, click here. For a full menu of OJR programs and meetings click here.
J'Accuse, a new documentary, reveals shocking and little-known truths about the Lithuanian Holocaust: 95% of Lithuanian Jews were exterminated by Lithuanian auxiliaries before the Nazis finished the job, a historical travesty that has been denied for decades by the Lithuanian government. J’Accuse introduces us to the unlikely partners, CFPGrant Gochin and author Sylvia Foti, who together are dedicated to exposing the truth about the country's internal genocide and ongoing systemic Holocaust denial. The film will be followed by a discussion.
On the campus of Cal State University, Fullerton Steven G. Mihaylo Hall Room 1502 Mihaylo Hall is at the corner of Nutwood Ave. and Folino Dr. Best parking options: Eastside Parking Structure or Lot F Download the map here
Sunday, April 29 5-6:30pm PT | 8-9:30pm ET A.L.I. IN THE EVENING Scott Spitzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fullerton, is presenting his course on the Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, exploring the multiple and oftentimes conflicting narratives of major inflection points in Israel’s relationships with her surrounding neighbors and with the Palestinians. March 12 - June 11. All sessions are recorded. Register here. To see recordings of previous classes, click here.
Monday, April 30 at 9:30am PT ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE
THE POP CULTURE OF PRAYER with Cantor Matt Austerklein Experience the sacred nerdiness of the rabbis! Our sages constructed the texts of the siddur almost entirely out of cultural references to scenes from their favorite stories from the Torah! Examining our most well-known prayer texts, we will explore how the stories behind the prayers broaden our opportunity to connect to God and the siddur.Register here.
Thursday, May 4 from 7am to 9am NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST "Prayer for Healing in a Troubled World" JCoOC joins the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council in fellowship for a special National Day of Prayer breakfast featuring keynote presenter Rev. Alexei Smith speaking on the importance of prayer during these dificcult times. Location: 2150 Bonita Canyon Dr., Newport Beach. Register and buy tickets here.
Friday, May 5 at 6:30pm PRIDE RECOVERY SHABBAT JCoOC collaborative partners JQ International andBeit T'Shuvah come together for a memorable Shabbat experience leading up to Pride month. All are invited to attend. The event is free and worth the drive from Orange County. Location: 8847 Venice Blvd in Los Angeles. No RSVP required.
Sunday through Thursday at 6:00pm OC EGAL NIGHTLY MINYAN
If you are looking for a place to say Mourner's Kaddish, observe a yahrzeit, or participate in an evening minyan, OC Egal meets online five nights a week. Click hereto receive the private Zoom link. All are welcome.
Click here to learn about ongoing support groups led by Chaplain Fran Chalin M.S.W./M.J.C.S. and to express interest in participation. Weekly meetings will address issues associated with specific types of loss.
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Collaborative of OC and House of Ruach. May dates: 4 (spousal loss), 11 (child loss), 18 (parent / sibling loss)
UPCOMING EVENTS
New cohort begins MONDAY, May 15, 2023 This 18-week Pathways Into Judaism course is for anyone looking to explore and/or enrich their knowledge about what Judaism has to offer as a spiritual path, evolving culture, and sacred way of life. Instructors: Rabbis Daniel Levine and Marcia Tilchin
Monday evenings on Zoom. 5:30-7:00pm PT | 8:30-10:00pm ET
The final two films in this important series will be shown this weekend Sunday, April 30th at 1pm and 4pm
Free admission | Donations accepted RSVP Limited Seating April 30 | UTAMA (English subtitles) April 30 | Age of Consequences (Bonus Screening)
*Screenings will be followed by a led discussion.
The mission of the Make Earth COOL Again Film Festival is to bring together filmmakers and communities to witness powerful stories of climate action and to inspire further action locally and beyond.
Checkout the calendar at www.LBCulturalArtsCenter.org
Join JQ International and Beit T'Shuvah for a Pride Recovery Shabbat.
Friday, May 5th, 2023 at Beit T'Shuvah
8847 Venice Blvd in Los Angeles
Expect a soulful prayer service followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner and opportunities to connect with new and old friends while we reflect on some of our deepest journeys leading up to Pride Month.
Beit T’Shuvah’s mission is to heal broken souls and save the lives of those wrestling with addiction by providing integrated care in a community setting, envisioning a generation where substances and compulsive behaviors are no longer used to provide a temporary sense of wholeness and wellbeing and instead where individuals live integrated lives of passion and purpose in authentic connection with others.
Take time to nurture your spirit and come together in celebration, ready to embrace the joy and festivities of Pride Month (June) with intention and purpose. Don't miss this chance to connect with community and celebrate your holy soul. This event is FREE and open to all. No RSVP required.
TheJewish Collaborative of Orange County is a creative, collaborative, and compassionate community mosaic dedicated to innovating and supporting local and national programming that enriches the landscape of Jewish life and encouraging individuals and families to connect their passions and purpose with Judaism.
Jewish Collaborative of Orange County 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92660
November 10,17,24 and December 1
Mondays - 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET Register here
When you think about biblical women, what images and words come to mind? Temptress? Victim? Women subjugated by husbands or fathers? Close textual reading reveals that these stereotypes are incongruous with the actual lived experiences of female characters in TaNaKh. In this course we will gain some new insights into the extraordinary women that populate the pages of our Holy Scriptures.
Dror Israel: Educating for Hope and Healing in Times of War
Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00pm
Sivan Bamberger, International Development Director for Dror Israel
Hosted at a private home in Orange RSVP HERE
Bringing Heaven Down To Earth: Integrating High Holy Day Wisdom into Everyday Life
Grounded in the Jewish prophetic value of Pikuach Nefesh, JQ offers free virtual monthly and drop-in support groups for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies. Learn more
ExploringJudaism.org is about embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism and our personal search for meaning and learning. No matter who you are or your experience in Judaism there is something to learn and explore.
JCoOC is an exempt organization in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EIN: 36-4844121
